I Understand These Leaves Condition The Water, How Else Do They Benefit My Fish?
Besides creating an ideal habitat for your Oscars and Siamese fighting fish, these amazing leaves are a nursery, napping hammock, and food dish. These must-have leaves are preferred for bubble nests and anchoring eggs. Your fish, frogs, and shrimp will love hiding under them and pushing them around. Your pets will perk up with interest when you surprise them with these leaves. Best of all, these leaves don’t require any sunlight or a special substrate.
How Many Leaves Will I Get?
You will receive approx fifty catappa leaves. This is not a man-made product and so, each leaf is unique in size, shape, and shade. These amazing leaves will be approximately 2” or 5 cm in length. An ideal size for mini aquariums, shrimp tanks, betta bowls, and building reptile litter. It’s perfect for your shrimp’s growth. This generous and economic package will make keeping your water and aquarium pets happy a breeze.
How Do I Prepare The Leaves For My Tank?
The Indian Almond leaf needs zero maintenance and very little prep before going into your aquarium. For optimal results, rinse the catappa leaves and then boil them for ten minutes. That’s it, your zero-effort water conditioning leaves are ready to decorate your tank. Drop 12 leaves per 12 gallon (50 litres). If you want to boil leaves, then use 20 boiled leaves per 12 gallon (50 litres).